Red Fire Ant Is Now Established in Europe – Aggressive Species Poses Ecological and Health Threats
The study confirmed that the red fire ant, considered one of the most invasive species in the world, and the 5th most costly to combat,…
The study confirmed that the red fire ant, considered one of the most invasive species in the world, and the 5th most costly to combat,…
Ecologists have shown that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a…
The invasive red fire ant, native to South America, has been officially identified in Sicily, marking its introduction to Europe. Researchers warn of its potential…
A recent study on biodiversity suggests that using species richness alone may not be a reliable metric for monitoring ecosystems. Ecosystems that appear healthy, with…
Researchers have introduced the concept of “nested invasions,” where invading species like Johnstone’s whistling frog carry invasive microbiomes to new ecosystems. The study emphasizes the…
New study suggests the massive spiders are gentle giants, mean people no harm. The Joro spider, despite its intimidating size and rapid spread across Southeastern…
Researchers at UCL sequenced the genomes of two hornet species, uncovering rapid genome evolution that may explain their success as invasive species, which could help…
The ongoing Asian hornet invasion: Traced back to a single source in Europe In Europe, the Asian (or “Yellow-legged”) Hornet (Vespa velutina) is a predator…
A Brown University biologist calls for a more balanced view of invasive species. Invasive species, also known as non-native species, have become much more well-known…
In order to comprehend the spread of the invasive North American plant known as ragweed, researchers looked into its genes. One of the world’s biggest…
Rabbits were first introduced to mainland Australia in 1788 when five domestic animals were brought to Sydney on the First Fleet. At least 90 subsequent…
A recent plant survey discovered that numerous invasive non-native species are prospering in Ohio. Invasive species that have been introduced to the United States over…
A new study by researchers from McGill University, the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station, and North Carolina State University estimates that over the next…
Chemicals used as bait to trap and track so-called ‘murder hornets’ as they expand their footprint in the Western United States. The world’s largest hornet…
Two new species of potentially invasive hammerhead flatworms from Europe (France and Italy) and Africa (Mayotte) “Alien” species of predatory hammerhead worms – including a…
Marine life hitching a ride on ocean-crossing ships poses a threat to Antarctica’s pristine ecosystems, with the potential for invasive species to arrive from almost…
Scientists warn, without good biosecurity measures ‘alien organisms’ on Earth may become a reality stranger than fiction. Published in international journal BioSciences, a team of…
Researchers at Michigan State University are using pheromones, passive barriers, and the sea lampreys’ parasitic suction against them. Sea lampreys are a destructive invasive species…